How to make super easy Homemade Flour Tortillas

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

Measure out 3 cups of all-purpose flour and place it in a bowl.

Add baking powder and salt to the flour and mix with a fork.

Add vegetable oil and mix until crumbly.

Gradually add hot water and mix by hand until a dough forms.

Knead the dough in the bowl for a minute, then transfer to a clean counter and knead briefly until combined.

Divide the dough into equal portions, making small balls for tortillas.

Cover the dough balls with a towel and let them rest for 15 to 30 minutes.

Flour the surface and rolling pin, then roll each ball into a thin circle.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat without greasing it.

Cook each tortilla in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side until lightly browned, flipping when bubbles form.

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